Fantastic service and phenomenal food!! Went with a friend last night on a whim and we were so pleased! The waiter, Tom, was so friendly and always there to refill our glass of wine. The manager, Owen, went above and beyond to serve us--allowing us to sample several wines and checking in on us several times throughout our meal. He has such a heart for service and you can tell he loves what he does! This was one of the best meals I've ever had!!! I had the lobster bisque and the salmon. My friend had the steak tartare and ahi tuna poke. Every bite was top notch. And don't get me started with the fresh from the oven popovers with strawberry butter. Wow! Great location right across from the capital. This wasn't just a meal, it was an experience. A bit of a splurge but absolutely worth it!!
Thoroughly enjoyed a special dinner celebrating my birthday. The ambiance of the steakhouse is beautiful. We were fortunate to be served by Jahar, who has excellent people skills and made our dining experience exceptional. We chose soup for our first course...the lobster bisque was truly amazing! Bone in Filet Mignon were cooked to medium perfection, and very tender and flavorful. For sides we chose the brussel sprouts and asparagus. The sides are quite large and one would have been more than enough. The brussel sprouts are some of the best I have had. The asparagus could have been a younger, more tender selection of shoots, in my opinion. I would recommend the brussel sprouts over the asparagus. Overall our experience was superb and we leisurely enjoyed our food before a show at the Overture...allowing 90 min. for our dining experience was perfect.
What a fantastic experience. Jahar was the utmost professional from knowledge to service. The manager Brian checked on us several times. The flow of service was seemless The meal was fantastic. The best crab cakes I have ever had. The bone in filet was over the top. The drink selection was endless. Invest in this full culinary experience.
Absolutely hands down best meal we have ever had out. I had the bone in tenderloin, my husband had the dry aged Kansas City steak both prepared to perfection. Ryan our waiter was fantastic. Drinks were pretty awesome also. We will definitely be back!!
We were there to celebrate a birthday and had 13 people. Was a great atmosphere and Tom was a phenomenal server! Really passionate about the food. Everyone loved it, though it was very pricey and online menu did not match the menu there. Thank you for the memorable night!
Just ate at Chicago's "#1 steak house" PrimeHouse in the James Hotel. Rare beat the socks off this place. From the sides to your amazing aged steaks to the exceptional service you give. The meal we had in December was amazing, but after this meal tonight, I appreciate that meal even more. Thank you.
The food was only surpassed by the excellence of the service. Our waitress, Genevieve, was outstanding. I would recommend this excellent steakhouse to anyone.
Great food with a great view. Service was spot on; available but not overbearing. A bit pricey for the midwest, but you definitely get what you pay for.
We were invited by head-waitress Jenavieve (she's the one flambeing the Bananas Forster sauce on their homepage) on behalf of Executive Chef Aaron Miller, to come into the kitchen for a meet-and-greet and to witness the dry-aging cooler. We were also given a sample of Chef's special Coffee Foie Gras. Definitely the best culinary experience of my life. Ask them as many questions as you might please! You will be well taken care of here.
I seriously eat out at the best restaurants in every town I visit, and this place is on the top of the list!
My now fiance and I were there on Saturday 2/10/2018. He had been meeting with the crew there to make sure everything went perfectly for a proposal. Our server was amazing and after dinner, he moved us over to the bar for dessert with a view of the capitol building. He popped the question there and had our good friend photograph the moment. Genevieve was so amazing and the whole crew was so friendly and kind to work with my fiance and photographer to make sure the experience was perfect. Rare will always hold a special place in my heart now! Amazing food, amazing drinks, amazing experience!
Rare is definitely a great dinning experience. The food, service, and wine list are some of the best around.
Amazing experience. We had Genevieve as a server. She was wonderful. All of the food was excellent. Great variety of steaks to choose from. Wide choice of liquor & wine. Cozy romantic atmosphere. The Cesar salad with freshly made dressing was amazing. The potatoes were packed with flavor. The steak was cooked perfectly & was so tender. And the table side banana foster was to die for. And again; Genevieve made the experience so special & treated us like royalty. The manager came to check on us which I also felt was a nice touch. Overall one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had.
One of the best dry aged bone-in rib eye steaks that I have ever tasted. If you are looking for an elegant dinner in Madison this is your place. Steaks cooked over a fire, no sous vide here, seasoned well, and done to perfection. Our rib eye was medium rare, the wedge salad was crisp, the onion soup amazing, and the brussels spouts cooked with bacon are awesome. Probably the least amazing was the fries, but who need fries when you have a 22oz dry aged rib eye. Brittany was our lead server. She was knowledgeable, friendly and super helpful. The cocktails and the wine list are incredible. It is not your inexpensive steak house, but you do get what you pay for.
Steaks are great, but very pricey. Whether its worth the price is up to yourself to decide. Only complaint is that the oysters were malpeque and are definitely not worth the price. For the price I would expect a meatier and unique flavored oyster. Overall good experience and great service.
If you are willing to pay for it, this place has the most AMAZING food. The staff is VERY knowledgeable and super friendly. While you most definitely need to get one of the steaks when you visit, be sure to also get a bowl of their lobster bisque-it is SO good and should not be missed! Absolutely love Rare and there is no place like them around. Positively amazing
Rare is a steak house that sells high end Wagyu, the most succulent beef imaginable! I have been here twice now and have enjoyed the Wagyu both times. It must be a regular menu item at a 32 oz precooked steak at $150. The price for the Wagyu was right, but their sides are lacking.
I was impressed by the waiter that overheard our concerns for a good wine, and recommended the Pinor Noir and paired nicely with the steak.
I would recommend this restaurant for a romantic date!
Top-quality steak prepared with obvious care! I had the NY Strip. Highly recommend! I ordered the hash browns as my side and they were so good that I ate the entire gargantuan portion. I came in alone and ate at the bar. Jackie was behind the bar and provided phenomenal service along with the other staff. Great job! I hope to be back soon!
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